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Nearly 70% of small businesses have been disrupted due to construction: CFIBNearly 70% of small businesses say they've experienced disruptions in some form, including taking a financial hit, from construction projects within the last five years, CFIB saysCanadaAug 20
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Provinces must do more to nix alcohol trade barriers: CFIBMost small business owners want governments to prioritize removing barriers, according to a new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.EconomyJul 23
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Winnipeg Transit Plus unveiling new trip-booking systemThe city says a new era is set to begin for Winnipeg Transit Plus customers. Starting Tuesday, a new trip-booking service with self-service options is being launched.TrendingJun 17
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‘Can’t hear bicycles’: Visually impaired transit rider concerned about floating bus stopsMary Ellen Gabias, who is blind, told Global News floating bus stops come at the 'expense of pedestrians who don't have the option of driving their own vehicle or a bicycle.'CanadaJun 19
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‘It’s not right’: Indigenous leaders call on Ottawa to clean up procurement systemA joint Global News investigation revealed significant loopholes in a multi-billion dollar program intended to boost Indigenous businesses in Canada.CanadaAug 26
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Quebec to limit temporary foreign workers in Montreal with six-month freezeThe construction and food processing sectors will be exempt from the cap. The freeze won't apply to workers whose salary is higher than $57,000, the median salary in Quebec.CanadaAug 20
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Wellington County OPP identify remains found in 2005 as missing Chilliwack, B.C. womanThe remains of 41-year-old Tammy Penner were found in a picnic area near Rockwood east of Guelph on Aug. 28, 2005. Investigators are treating her death as suspicious.CrimeAug 23
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Halifax ‘living wage’ estimated at $28.30 an hour, says new report on cost of livingA new report is calling on provincial governments in Atlantic Canada to do more to bridge a gap between what people earn and what they need to pay for their basic needs.CanadaAug 28
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Cost of railway shutdown will be ‘borne by all Canadians,’ Ottawa warnsMore than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries.CanadaAug 19
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Perth tornado devastates family farm, community rallies to help rebuildA tornado destroyed a family farm in Perth, Ont., but the community is rallying to support them. An online fundraiser will help build a temporary barn for their animals.CanadaJul 31
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Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in HalifaxA group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.CanadaApr 26
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Halifax is a city under construction. But shopkeepers say it’s hurting businessThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued a letter on Thursday encouraging municipal governments to provide financial support to businesses impacted by construction.EconomyJun 7
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Liberals introduce capital gains tax changes. Here’s what to knowProposed changes to how Canadians' capital gains are taxed have been tabled in the House of Commons. Here's what to know about the bill and the controversy.PoliticsJun 10
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OPP investigate death of infant from Poplar Hill First NationThe OPP and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service are investigating after an infant from the remote community of Poplar Hill First Nation was pronounced dead at a Winnipeg medical centre.CrimeMay 25
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Canadian MPs vote to ban replacement workers with ‘anti-scab’ billBill C-58 seeks to ban the use of replacement workers if there’s a strike in a federally regulated workplace, a key part of the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement.CanadaMay 27
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Confidence levels taking a hit as costs rise for local Saskatchewan businesses“Small business owners are trying to get back on their feet, but increased business costs keep setting them back," said Brianna Solberg, CFIB provincial affairs director.CanadaApr 26
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Halifax businesses call for break in sidewalk patio fees, as permit prices hiked againRestaurant owners in Atlantic Canada are calling on municipalities to curb fees for sidewalk patios, following another year of increased fees.CanadaMay 21
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NDP blames SaskParty for loss of 91 local Saskatchewan businesses in 2024Statistics Canada said that from January 2023 to January 2024, Saskatchewan lost 91 local business -- eight in Regina, 30 in Saskatoon and 53 in other areas of the province.CanadaMay 2
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Several baby products have been recalled by Health Canada. Here’s the listHealth Canada has recommended that users contact the concerned companies for a refund and stop using the recalled products immediately.CanadaApr 25
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CIB splitting $140M loan among Manitoba communities for water and wastewater projectsBrandon, Niverville and the Rural Municipalities of Taché, Hanover and Richot will all be on the receiving end of a loan for water and wastewater projects.CanadaMar 26